The Saab Family Foundation
The Saab Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lowell, Massachusetts. Founded in 2010, it provides grants to public charities and scholarships to individuals, with a stated goal of supporting charitable purposes and encouraging further academic achievement.
The Saab Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Saab Family Foundation gave $889K across 123 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $889,400
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 123
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,231
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $15,371,746
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Saab Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The website directs organizations to apply online and submit information during the grant cycle. The filing says applications should include information about the applicant, the reason for the grant request, and budget information. Awards are focused on education, youth, elderly and disabled people, low-income individuals, housing and homelessness, and social responsibility; for the 2026 grant year, food-resource organizations are the priority.
- Review Cycle
- October 7, 2026, for the 2026 grant cycle.
- Deadline
- October 7, 2026, for the 2026 grant cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: Board Of Directors
Mailing address: 27 Northwestern Drive, Salem, NH 03079
Phone: (603) 475-6162
Email: grant@saabfamilyfoundation.org
Website: https://saabfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Saab Family Foundation
Who The Saab Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Agassiz Village Founded by Mr & Mrs Harry E Burroughs ($25K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Organizations only. It also paid 72 grants to individuals ($237,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
682 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 682 grants of 682 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated service area is Rockingham County and Hillsborough County in New Hampshire, and Essex County and Middlesex County in Massachusetts. Its website says grants are reserved for tax-exempt organizations in those counties or nonprofits with specific programs serving individuals in the region.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 123 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Saab Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $870K (2021) to $958K (2022). In 2024 it made 123 grants totaling $889K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agassiz Village Founded by Mr & Mrs Harry E Burroughs Framingham, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell Lowell, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Catie's Closet Inc Dracut, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| D'Youville Life & Wellness Community Lowell, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Lawrence General Hospital Lawrence, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Lazarus House Ministries Lawrence, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School Lowell, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Merrimack College North Andover, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Nashua Children's Home Nashua, NH | General Support | $25,000 |
| Open Table Inc Maynard, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,371,746 | $1,226,328 | $1,056,250 | $889,400 | 123 | $910,146 | $1,079,945 | $906,830 |
| 2023 | $16,072,598 | $541,230 | $1,030,869 | $873,000 | 112 | $876,000 | $399,097 | $826,109 |
| 2022 | $16,044,520 | $331,357 | $1,117,622 | $957,815 | 148 | $960,815 | $398,103 | $897,692 |
| 2021 | $16,834,169 | $1,022,879 | $1,054,450 | $869,623 | 144 | $869,623 | $1,010,290 | $959,183 |
| 2020 | $16,854,578 | $54,817 | $1,033,813 | $885,584 | 155 | — | $386,476 | $851,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Saab Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $907K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it seeks to enrich the lives of people who have struggled and are working toward a brighter future. Its stated areas of interest are education, youth, elderly and disabled people, low-income assistance, housing and homelessness, and programs fostering social responsibility. For the 2026 grant year, the foundation says food resources for people in need will be its priority.
Its 2024 recipients illustrate a range of charitable work. For example, Merrimack College describes its work as providing undergraduate, professional, and graduate programs; Nashua Children’s Home says it provides residential care and educational services to children who cannot live at home or attend public schools. Catie’s Closet says it connects children in need with clothing and basic necessities, while Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center describes providing shelter, housing, training, and life-skills support to families experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 123 grants totaling $889,400. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $25,000, with a median of $4,000. The largest listed grants were $25,000 each to Agassiz Village, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell, Catie’s Closet, D’Youville Life & Wellness Community, Lawrence General Hospital, Lazarus House Ministries, Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School, Merrimack College, Nashua Children’s Home, and Open Table. Lowell Community Health Center and Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center each received $20,000.
The foundation’s website lists 2025 grant recipients, including food programs, housing organizations, youth-serving groups, and community organizations. The website states that the 2026 grant cycle is open, with a deadline of October 7, 2026. Applications are submitted online; the foundation says materials sent by mail or email, or submitted outside the grant cycle, will not be accepted. Applicants are asked to use its Budget Summary Template for project or program financial information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elisia M. Saab as trustee, chair, and treasurer; Mark A. Saab, Analise S. Brown, Tricia L. Albert, and Alana T. Saab as trustees. The foundation’s team page identifies Elisia Saab as founder and executive director, Mark Saab as founder, and Analise Brown as director of programs for grants and scholarships.
The Saab Family Foundation is led by Elisia M. Saab, Trustee, Chair & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elisia M. Saab
Trustee, Chair & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alana T. Saab
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Analise S. Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Saab
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tricia L. Albert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Saab Family Foundation
How much does The Saab Family Foundation give each year?
The Saab Family Foundation gave $889K across 123 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $873K across 112 grants.
What is The Saab Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Saab Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $7,231, across 123 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Saab Family Foundation give grants?
The Saab Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lowell, MA (9 grants), Lawrence, MA (8 grants), Cambridge, MA (3 grants) and Newton, MA (2 grants).
Does The Saab Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 41% of The Saab Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 123) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (71 grants).
Who are The Saab Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Saab Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Agassiz Village Founded by Mr & Mrs Harry E Burroughs ($25,000), Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell ($25,000) and Catie's Closet Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 72 grants to individuals ($237,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Saab Family Foundation?
The Saab Family Foundation reported $15.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $910K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $907K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Saab Family Foundation fund?
The foundation says it seeks to enrich the lives of people who have struggled and are working toward a brighter future. Its stated areas of interest are education, youth, elderly and disabled people, low-income assistance, housing and homelessness, and programs fostering social responsibility. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Saab Family Foundation?
The website directs organizations to apply online and submit information during the grant cycle. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Saab Family Foundation's EIN?
The Saab Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4392768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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